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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Ease of Doing Business-Implementation of RFID based Port Access Control System at Kolkata Dock System.
88 CCTV cameras installed at Bascule Bridge, Swing Bridge and entire Rabindra Setu and sensitive areas of KPD/NSD gates and yards.
Kolkata, October 25, 2019
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State  for Shipping and Chemicals and Fertilizers held a review meeting with the officials of Kolkata Port Trust  here today. The Minister inaugurated Ease of Doing Business-Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification  based Port Access Control System  at Kolkata Dock System . Shri Mandaviya also inaugurated CCTV operations at KDS, Rabindra Setu  and dedicated 3 Truck Parking Terminals at KDS. As part of Green Wall Project, the Minister planted a sapling in the premises of KoPT.
The Minister also inspected CCTV control room and inaugurated Riverfront Tourism Development. He encouraged KoPT to promote river front tourism in Kolkata. On this occasion, Shri Mandaviya stated that cities with ports are very important as they create jobs and bring transport synergy. He congratulated KoPT for serving the Nation for 149 years and suggested to celebrate 150 years of KoPT. He also confirmed that PM has agreed to participate in KoPT’s 150 years celebration. The Minister later visited Maritime Archive and suggested KoPT to upgrade it further to make the new generation aware of Maritime history in the country. Shri Mandaviya also gave away Swachhta awards to the employees and complemented the KoPT for the campaign. Congratulating the winners, the Minister said, we must inculcate the habit to make our surroundings including homes and officers clean and to make the country healthy by stopping single use plastic which has already been banned. He also distributed steel water bottles among the employees and encouraged them to make the country plastic-free.
For secure and systematic entry and exit of vehicles and visitors in Kolkata Dock System  and for ease of doing business with Port users, the project of RFID-based Port Access Control System  was undertaken for Kolkata Dock System  at a total cost of around 17 Crore. Under this project, 12 gates of NSD and KPD are equipped with RFID based PACS system. RFID devices have been installed at all gates of NSD and will go live today. All gates of KPD will also go live by 31.10.2019.
RFID based Port Access Control System  will provide single window system to the Port users for obtaining permit/ pass through 100% cashless transaction. The operational efficiency of KDS will also be increased due to system driven gate operation. To ease out road congestion near the port, Kolkata Port has developed 30,000 sq.m of its own land at Sonai, Coal Dock Road and Bhutghat into 3 truck parking terminals at an approximate cost of Rs. 6 crore. These will cater to approximately 400 trucks/trailers.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways plans for installation of solar energy projects on unused vacant Railway land
Indian Railways  has planned for installation of solar energy projects on unused vacant Railway land. State-wise details where action has been taken for installation of Solar electricity projects on unused vacant Railway land are as follows:
i) Chhattisgarh- 50 Mega Watt  at Bhilai.
ii) Uttar Pradesh – 3 MW at Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli.
iii) Haryana- 2 MW at Diwana .
iv) Madhya Pradesh- 1.7 MW at Bina.
v) Maharashtra- 15 MW Buttibori .
Further, IR is planning to install solar energy projects on its unused land in various States including Gujarat based on techno-economic feasibility.
This information was given by Union Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
The Prime Minister paid floral tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted :
"PM @narendramodi paid tributes to the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti."
Ministry of Education
Training for rural area teachers
Para 5.15 of National Education Policy  2020 envisages to give continuous opportunities to teachers for self-improvement and to learn the latest innovations and advances in their professions. Each teacher and school principal is expected to participate in at least 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development  opportunities every year for their own professional development, driven by their own interests. CPD can be offered in multiple modes, including in the form of local, regional, state, national, and international workshops as well as online teacher development modules.
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education launched a National Mission to improve learning outcomes at the Elementary level through an Integrated Teacher Training Programme called NISHTHA – National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement on 21st August, 2019 under the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. In view of the COVID pandemic, NISHTHA online elementary teachers was launched on 06th October, 2020 and the remaining training of NISHTHA at elementary level was conducted online by the NCERT on the DIKSHA platform using high quality professionally made e-content.
In 2021-22, NISHTHA online has been extended to Secondary level  and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy  for Secondary, Pre-primary & Primary respectively with a focus on improvement in quality of teachers and learning outcomes of students, as per the vision of the National Education Policy, 2020.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL  ON SQN LDR DEEPAK MOHANAN  FLYING 
Squadron Leader Deepak Mohanan  Flying  is on deputation with a Coast Guard Squadron since April 2017.
On 04 September 2020, Sqn Ldr Mohanan, as captain of a Chetak Helicopter, displayed extraordinary courage and professional skills of a very high order wherein he carried out damage assessment of fire and explosion on-board MT Diamond, a Very Large Crude Carrier  off the east coast of Sri Lanka, carrying 3.40 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil. During the seven days operation that followed, he undertook 12 sorties clocking 14:25 hrs which required frequent deck landings on-board various class of Indian Coast Guard ships and directed the ships in efficient firefighting and for aerial survey of the oil spill. All these operations were over sea in marginal conditions, poor visibility and strong gusty winds in excess of 30 knots, under dangerous sea state. The officer relentlessly pursued the mission despite immense risk to his life. The officer’s bravery and unwavering resolve with scant regard to personal safety are in the spirit of the highest traditions of the Service. The incredible and spirited response by the officer contributed towards the huge fire being doused and prevented the possible threat of explosion and oil spill which brought singular credit to Indian Coast Guard in international waters.
For this act of exceptional courage, Sqn Ldr Deepak Mohanan is conferred with the Vayu Sena Medal .
IFSC Authority
IFSCA Issues Guidelines and Application Form for IFSCA FinTech Incentive Scheme, 2022
The International Financial Services Centres Authority , with an overall objective to promote the establishment of a world-class FinTech Hub, at GIFT International Financial Services Centre  in India, launched the IFSCA  Scheme for providing financial support to FinTech activities in the form of specific grant. The Scheme was notified vide Gazette Notification number IFSCA/2021-22/GN/022 dated 2nd February, 2022.
This scheme shall be open to -
- Domestic FinTechs seeking access to overseas markets;
- Domestic FinTechs seeking listing on IFSCA recognised stock exchanges;
- Foreign FinTechs seeking market access to IFSCs in India and work within the Authority’s regulatory framework;
- Foreign FinTechs seeking access to domestic market under Inter-Operable Regulatory Sandbox  framework;
- Domestic FinTechs extending business to the IFSCs either by way of authorisation or registration or through the regulatory sandbox.
The types of incentives for eligible applicants are:
- FinTech Start-up grant- This grant shall be utilized for developing a product or a service and related ‘go-to market’ initiatives for a start-up with a novel FinTech idea or solution with a focus on converting the idea into an MVP.
- Proof of Concept  grant- This grant shall be utilized for the purpose of conducting a PoC by an early or mature FinTech Entity  in domestic market or overseas.
- Sandbox grant- This grant shall be utilized by FEs to experiment with innovative products or services in a sandbox.
- Green FinTech Grant- This grant shall be utilized towards developing solutions facilitating sustainable finance and sustainability linked finance, including ‘Environmental, Social and Governance ’ investments.
- Accelerator Grant- This grant shall be utilized for supporting accelerators at the IFSC for capacity building, build capabilities around mentors, bringing investors, bringing more projects or PoC, tie ups, etc.
- Listing Support Grant - The grant shall be utilized for supporting Domestic FE aspiring to go for listing on stock exchanges recognised by the Authority.
The Grants contemplated under this scheme shall be available to eligible FEs:
- who are part of the Authority’s Regulatory or Innovative Sandbox;
- which are referred to the Authority under a FinTech bridge arrangement with a Counterpart Regulator
- which have either participated or are participating in any Accelerator or Cohort or Special Programme supported or recognised by the Authority; or
- who are referred to by the entity including regulatory or supervisory bodies having Memorandum of Understanding  or collaboration or special arrangement with the Authority.
The detailed Guidelines of the Scheme for implementation as well as the Application Form are hereby being issued.
The detailed guidelines and the application form may be accessed at: https://ifsca.gov.in/Viewer/Index/343
Please refer to IFSCA Circular  dated April 27, 2022 on “Framework for FinTech Entity in the IFSCs” to obtain authorisation as FinTech Entity .
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Organizing Agriculture Fair by ICAR
Agriculture Fair Organised by ICAR-IARI is Upgraded Every Year Including all the Latest Technological Innovations done by Research Institutions
Agriculture fair organised by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute , PUSA, New Delhi is upgraded every year including all the latest technological innovations done by research Institutions in its theme. The theme of Agriculture Fair organised during 9-11 March 2022 was ‘Taknikigyan se AtmanirbharKisan’ with five sub-themes with features of exhibitions viz., Digital Smart Agriculture; Protected cultivation, Vertical Farming, Hydroponics and Aeroponics for Higher Productivity and Income; Promotion of Agricultural Export for Prosperity; Organic and Natural Farming and Innovative Farmers Meet. Agricultural implements developed by the research Institutions and private companies were displayed in the exhibitions for awareness and sale to all the visitors including small and poor farmers.
ICAR-IARI, PUSA, New Delhi participates in agriculture fairs organized by various State Agricultural Universities and ICAR Institutes in different parts of the country. ICAR-IARI displays exhibitions in these fairs to acquaint farmers about the latest technological innovation in the field of agriculture.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Research and Development in Agricultural Sector
Indian Council of Agricultural Research /Department of Agricultural Research and Education  has developed a clear roadmap for next 10 years harnessing the power of science and innovation for securing food and nutritional security of our people, farmers’ prosperity and to enhance natural resource base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development of Indian agriculture sector. The focused areas of research and development include; Genetic enhancement of plants/animals/fish for higher productivity under increased intensity of biotic and abiotic stresses, productivity enhancement through sustainable intensification, and mechanization of agriculture and food system, enhancing value, safety and income through food processing, development of energy efficient technologies and farming practices, education and human-resource development & developing and promoting innovations in technology transfer systems.
To ensure that the newer technologies like improved variety seeds of crops, new breeds/ strains of livestock and fish and the improved production and protection technologies reach the farmers and end users in shortest possible time, technology demonstrations at the farmers’ fields in close coordination with the concerned Central and state Government Departments and agencies are carried out. For this purpose, a network of 729 Krishi Vigyan Kendras has been created at district level in the country. Technology transfer also happens throughsystems using knowledge platforms like Portals, Mobile Apps and Web based communication networks. The capacity building of farmers, farmers groups and community – based Organisations like Farmers Producer Organisations, Self Help Groups etc. for acquiring knowledge and advisory for capacity building is also given focused attention. The rapid developments in Information and Communication Technology  are used as facilitator for faster dissemination of information and technologies developed by the National Agricultural Research System.
This information was given by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Textiles
Export of jute diversified products risen by 24 percent since 2014: Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani
Kolkata, January 07, 2019.
Union Textiles Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani stated that the export of jute diversified products has risen by 24 percent since 2014. The Minister inaugurated a 4-day textile outreach initiative called “Artisan Speak & Jute Expo” organized by the Ministry at the newly restored heritage Old Currency Building in Kolkata today. The Minister also gave out jute export awards to the best performers of the industry.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt Irani mentioned, “Jute is the currency of the day”. Jute has contributed to the flourishment of West Bengal for years, she further said. The Government is taking initiatives for collaboration between jute farmers, industry and exporters for betterment of jute industry. Raising the income of farmers and generation of more employment in the jute industry is being focused upon, the Minister added.
Union Textiles Secretary, Shri Raghavendra Singh said, textiles ministry is trying to connect the weavers with big companies for realizing higher margins. Further, insurance and marketing assistance is being provided to weavers in 40 districts of India, he also said.
Exposition of textiles, handlooms and handicrafts will take place till January 10, 2019. A fashion show curated by well-known fashion designer Miss Anamika Khanna was organized as part of the inaugural programme. A special philatelic cover commemorating the old currency building was jointly released by the Textiles Minister, Textiles Secretary and Chief Post Master General of West Bengal Circle Shri Gautam Bhattacharya. Members of industry and senior government officials involved with the Ministry of Textiles was also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju takes charge of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju took over as the Minister of State  for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports here today. Shri Rijiju was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the President in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan yesterday.
Briefly interacting with the media after taking charge, the Minister said that it would be a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the youth’s empowerment. Shri Rijiju said Youth Power will be galvanised to achieve the goals. He expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving this opportunity to do something constructive for the youth and sports. He said he has been connected with sports for last many years and has a great concern for the sportspersons. He further stated that his good wishes are with all the sportspersons who play for the country particularly with the Indian Cricket Team, which is taking part in the World Cup in England. The Minister said all efforts would be made to facilitate the sportspersons. He also said that good things of the past will be carried forward and new things will be added to achieve new heights. He said that traditional games alongwith National gamesand other sporting events etc. will be promoted for achieving excellence.
Shri Rijiju is a Loksabha MP from Arunachal , Arunachal Pradesh. Born on 19th Nov. 1971, Sh. Rijiju has studied B.A., LLB from Delhi. This is the second term of ShRijiju as the member of the Lok Sabha. ShRijiju has keen interest in badminton, football and athletics. He has also participated in National games. Sh. Rijiju has written many articles in the Newspapers and Magazine related to Social, Cultural and Political issues. He has special interests in strategic and security affairs. An active social worker since school days, Sh. Rijiju led several social movements as a social worker and student leader. He has represented India in various social and cultural events held in many countries. He was adjudged as the best young parliamentarian by the media during 14th Lok Sabha.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves enhancement of the age of superannuation of Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for enhancement of the age of superannuation in respect of
 General Duty Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles from 60 to 65 years and
 Specialist Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles of the Ministry of Home Affairs from 60 to 65 years.
It would help in retention of officers in Specialist and General Duty Medical Cadre and thereby help in better patient care, proper academic activities in Medical colleges as also in effective implementation of National Health Programmes for delivery of health care services.
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan for Cooperation in the Postal field
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Cooperation  between India and Japan for cooperation in the Postal field. The MoC seeks to improve postal services and cooperation in the postal field between the two countries.
Benefits:
The MoC would help improve postal services and cooperation in the postal field between India and Japan by:
- Sharing information and exchanging views based on both sides’ experiences regarding the postal policy;
- Promoting discussions to build a cooperative relationship.
- Setting up of Postal Services Dialogue for carrying forward cooperation in specific areas mutually decided by Both Sides.
The MoU would enhance cooperation between India and Japan, thus benefitting postal operations of both countries.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 214.55 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 28,09,189 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 49,636
- Active cases stand at 0.11%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.7%
- 6,768 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,06,972
- 6,093 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.87 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,16,504 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Government of India
Department of Space
Chairman ISRO updates Minister Dr Jitendra Singh about the status and readiness of Chandrayaan-3 for the moon landing on Wednesday
Chairman, ISRO  and Secretary, Department of Space, Dr S. Somnath called on the Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi today and apprised him of the status and readiness of Chandrayaan-3 for the moon landing scheduled on 23rd August 2023 in the evening.
Chairman ISRO briefed the Minister on the health status of Chandrayaan-3 and said that all systems are working perfectly and no contingencies are anticipated on Wednesday. In the next two days, the health of Chandrayaan-3 will be continuously monitored. The final sequence of landing will be loaded two days ahead and tested out, he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh expressed his confidence in Chandrayaan-3 making a soft landing this time and hoped that it will script a new history of planetary exploration under the guidance of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
ISRO said the Chandrayaan-3 is set to land on the moon on August 23, 2023, around 18:04 hours IST. While the Chandrayaan-2 mission was only partially successful since the lander lost contact after a hard landing, the ISRO successfully established two-way communication between the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module and the still orbiting Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter. Earlier today, the ISRO shared new images of the Lunar far side area captured by the Chandrayaan-3.
India will be the fourth country in the world to achieve this feat after the United States, Russia, and China, but India will be the only country in the world to land on the lunar South Pole.
The primary objectives of Chandrayaan-3 mission are threefold,  to demonstrate Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface;  to demonstrate Rover roving on the moon, and  to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.
Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that the first in the series of Chandrayaan, namely Chandrayaan-1, is credited for having discovered the presence of water on the surface of the Moon, which was a new revelation for the world and even the most premier Space agencies like the USA’s NASA  were fascinated by this discovery and used the inputs for their further experiments.
Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched on 14 July 2023 via the GSLV Mark 3  heavy-lift launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota at 2:35 PM.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
ATAL VAYO ABHYUDAY YOJANA
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment provides financial assistance in the form of grant in aid for running and maintenance of, inter alia, senior citizen homes  to implementing agencies  such as Non-Governmental Organizations  / Registered Societies /Trusts/ Panchayati Raj Institutions  / Urban Local Bodies  etc under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens , which is a component of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana .
The Department invites applications from implementing agencies, through e-Anudaan portal . Grant in aid  is provided to projects on the basis of recommendation of the concerned State/ UT Government, subject to satisfactory inspection report received from Project Monitoring unit of the Department and fulfilling of other terms and conditions of the scheme.
Grant in aid is provided for running and maintenance of Senior Citizens Homes to those NGOs also which have their own land.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.